Permission-based secure media content sharing

A method for sharing media content, the method comprising:

• receiving, from a first clearing device, a first indication of approval for sharing media content from an originating device, the first indication identifying the originating device;
• sending an encryption key for sharing the media content to the originating device;
• receiving an encrypted file, the encrypted file including the media content encrypted using the encryption key from the originating device;
• storing the encrypted file in a database;
• sending the encryption key and the encrypted file to a second clearing device;
• receiving, from the second clearing device, a second indication of approval for viewing media content, the second indication identifying a destination device;
• sending, in response to receiving the second indication of approval, the encryption key and the encrypted file to the destination device;
• and
• deleting the encrypted file from the database.

At least one machine readable medium, including instructions, which when performed by a machine, cause the machine to:

• receive, from a first clearing device, a first indication of approval for sharing media content from an originating device, the first indication identifying the originating device;
• receive an encrypted file, the encrypted file including the media content encrypted using an encryption key from the originating device;
• receive, from a second clearing device, a second indication of approval for viewing media content, the second indication identifying a destination device;
• temporarily store the encrypted file in the database after receipt by the receiver;
• delete the encrypted file from the database in response to the encrypted file being sent by the transmitter;
• and
• send the encryption key for sharing the media content to the originating device;
• send the encryption key and the encrypted file to a second clearing device;
• send, in response to receiving the second indication of approval, the encryption key and the encrypted file to the destination device.